An afternoon immersive theatrical experience left residents guessing: was it Professor Plum or maybe Ms. Scarlett? Residents of Pebble Springs Retirement Community teamed up for a building-wide whodunit guessing game based off the 1949 board game “Clue” on Jan. 15. Naming the mansion where a crime was committed Pebble Springs Manor, the premise for theContinue reading “Pebble Springs Retirement Community Host Building-wide Murder Mystery with Vespian Club”
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Residents of Pebble Springs Enjoy Visit, Cuddles from Furry Friends
An overload of cuteness caused by cuddles from kittens kept Pebble Springs Retirement Community residents entertained for an afternoon. The Lady Lake facility that provides assisted living, independent living and memory care partnered with the Leesburg Humane Society last month to provide four furry and friendly kittens to play with residents. Deb Babcock, lifestyle directorContinue reading “Residents of Pebble Springs Enjoy Visit, Cuddles from Furry Friends”
Leesburg Honors the ‘Voice of Change’
Chilly weather and an early start of 8 a.m. didn’t stop a community from breaking bread on Jan. 17 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Overlooking 21 quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. engraved in granite slabs placed along the Martin Luther King Jr. walkway at Venetian Gardens in the City of Leesburg,Continue reading “Leesburg Honors the ‘Voice of Change’”
Villagers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy with scholarships, support for Youth
Connie Lumpkin feels Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a man who inspires people to move. Residents, educators and students from the tri-county area came together Jan. 10 to reflect on the slain civil rights leader’s legacy and to celebrate scholarship recipients during the 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee (MLKCC) ScholarshipContinue reading “Villagers Honor Dr. King’s Legacy with scholarships, support for Youth”
Leesburg and Wildwood to Host Events Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Dr. Martin Luther King promoted unity, service and progress. Taking a moment to reflect on how far society has come since the civil rights leader’s death in 1968, and aiming to ensure 2026 reflects selfless service for the benefit of diverse communities, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) of Leesburg Inc. willContinue reading “Leesburg and Wildwood to Host Events Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King”
Hearthstone at Wildwood Celebrates the New Year
Residents of Hearthstone at Wildwood senior living community didn’t just celebrate the new year for a few hours, they made it an all-day event. An oversized paper clock had 12 colorful balloons, one on each number, so that at the top of every hour, a resident could pop a balloon to mark the start ofContinue reading “Hearthstone at Wildwood Celebrates the New Year”
Diverse Groups in The Villages Gather to Host Holiday Celebrations
Some holiday traditions can be downright ugly. But that’s what makes them fun. With countless competitive ugly sweater parties happening around The Villages this holiday season, the Rainbow Family and Friends Club of The Villages didn’t want to be outdone. The group hosted its own Ugly Holiday Sweater Party on Dec. 16 at Belle GladeContinue reading “Diverse Groups in The Villages Gather to Host Holiday Celebrations”
Senior Living Facility Hosts Festival of Trees For the Holidays
A silver mannequin tree, a winter white tree with blue accents and a turquoise tree topped with a Santa hat, lined the front of the room at Hearthstone at Wildwood causing a sea of smiles during the Festival of Trees event. The event, held on Dec. 15 at the assisted living facility, was one ofContinue reading “Senior Living Facility Hosts Festival of Trees For the Holidays”
Doris Wethington Celebrates 100th Birthday
Doris Wethington knows how to capture an audience. The Village of Fenney resident, who spent nearly 60 years as an opera singer and is known as a triple threat, said performing makes her feel like she is somebody. Dressed in a red velvet colored dress she picked out herself while shopping with her daughter-in-law, DorisContinue reading “Doris Wethington Celebrates 100th Birthday”
Camp Villages Hosts “Holidays Around the World: Mexico”
A sticker on passports marked the start of “Holidays Around the World: Mexico.” The Camp Villages event on Tuesday at La Hacienda Recreation brought about 11 families to participate in the event where residents learned how the holidays are celebrated in Mexico. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department program offers Christmas-themed activities for residents andContinue reading “Camp Villages Hosts “Holidays Around the World: Mexico””
